2 Central Coast (FR 20S05.3) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
2 Central Coast (FR 20S05.3) in CA
Road corridorLos Padres NF
20 mi from Pine Canyon
Maps 2,774 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–11/1Stay limit: 7 consecutive days · 21 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Rough
- All 6.4 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 6.4 miles through 17 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 37%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~230 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Known camping along this road at mile 4.6: 1 mapped spot.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Cone Peak stands 2,370 ft above the map pin, 3.8 miles northwest.
- Redwood Spring lies 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 57–71°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.